Pep Guardiola has made changes in attack as Manchester City host Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium tonight.
A 2-0 win at Everton last time out saw City record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since January, but it was a taxing effort at Goodison Park as late goals from defender Nico O’Reilly and midfielder Mateo Kovacic secured three valuable points.
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Those two keep their places, with Kovacic set to make his 200th Premier League appearance, but Savinho is replaced by Jeremy Doku.
Doku has been restricted to substitute appearances in the last three games against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Everton.
Omar Marmoush also keeps his spot, and will agian be supported by Kevin De Bruyne.
Further back. Stefan Ortega starts again after Ederson again missed out over the weekend due to injury. Manuel Akanji made his return from injury with a late cameo off the bench and is again a substitute.
Abdukodir Khusanov appears to have lost his starting spot despite an eye-catching start to life at City.
Confirmed team news
Man City XI: Ortega; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Kovacic, Gundogan; McAtee, De Bruyne, Bernardo; Marmoush
Subs: Carson, Grealish, Doku, Nico, Akanji, Savinho, Khusanov, Foden, Lewis
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans, Onana; Rogers, Ramsey; Rashford
Subs: Olsen, Maatsen, Garcia, Disasi, McGinn, Barkley, Malen, Asensio, Watkins
Injured: Haaland, Ederson, Rodri, Stones, Ake
Time and date: 8pm BST on Tuesday April 22, 2025
Venue: Etihad Stadium
How to watch: Sky Sports, Sky Go and NOW
